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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCallum (ranked 5533 p4p, 5426 weight class) and Heath Williamson (ranked 487 p4p, 481 weight class). McCallum comes to the cage accompanied by My Old Man's a Provo. Heath Williamson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heath Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum lands with a right hand.
Williamson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick from McCallum lands but Williamson takes it in his stride.
Jack McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum rushes Williamson and presses him up against the cage.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but McCallum is controlling him.
McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
McCallum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCallum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCallum is trying to keep an underhook but Williamson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCallum wants to get back to his feet.
McCallum gets full guard.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson trying to land knees to the body.
McCallum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Williamson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCallum.
Williamson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is looking for a takedown.
McCallum wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson stalling in the clinch.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but McCallum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williamson stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCallum lands with a slapping head kick.
Williamson takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCallum has managed to clinch.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallum avoiding damage as Williamson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williamson as McCallum tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack McCallum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williamson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCallum has managed to clinch.
McCallum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCallum is looking to break free of the clinch but Williamson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throws a head punch that misses.
Williamson prevents the takedown attempt.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCallum prevents it.
McCallum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williamson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCallum to the mat. McCallum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McCallum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Williamson keeping full guard, as McCallum tries to pass.
McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand.
McCallum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand.
McCallum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCallum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williamson is proving hard to escape from.
McCallum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCallum trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCallum has Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williamson's head.
McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum gets a double leg takedown into Williamson's guard.
Williamson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCallum tries to stand but Williamson is controlling from the bottom.
McCallum stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McCallum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCallum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
Williamson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCallum avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
McCallum tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from McCallum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCallum stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
McCallum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCallum has clasped his hands together around Williamson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.
McCallum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson parries the strikes from McCallum easily there. McCallum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williamson to escape.
McCallum trying to control the position but Williamson is working away.
McCallum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCallum just content to control the position.
McCallum is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum working away.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.
McCallum misses with the ground and pound.
Williamson struggling a bit here.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.
McCallum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williamson, who protects the arm well.
Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCallum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCallum thumps Williamson with a low kick.
Williamson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCallum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Williamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heath Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack McCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williamson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCallum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McCallum!
Post fight, an emotional Jack McCallum said 'Let’s fucking go.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cooke (ranked 5790 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Trouble Som (ranked 509 p4p, 335 weight class). The key to victory for Milton Cooke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Som!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke works Som's body with a nice hook.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Som paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Som saw that one coming.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Som.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Som as he jumps to the side.
Som lands a head shot.
 It looks like Milton Cooke has been cut.
Som keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Som but Som pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooke misses with a shot to the body
and Som cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke misses with a takedown attempt
and Som counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Som.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Som prevents Cooke from breaking the clinch.
Cooke tries to break free but Som pushes him back against the cage.
Som cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Som scores with a nice short uppercut.
Som works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Som makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Som.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Som lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Som lands a left hand.
Som lands a body punch in the clinch.
Som lands with a left to the head.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Som scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Cooke is rocked!
Som lands a shot to the body.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Som cracks Cooke with a nice body shot.
Som lands a hook to the side of the head.
Som is leaning against Cooke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Som lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cooke to his knees! Som keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Som!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Hillbrook (ranked 3981 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Mike Mferi (ranked 414 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxwell Hillbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillbrook throws out a leg kick but Mferi moves out of range and Hillbrook only half commits.
Mferi throws out a counter right but Hillbrook avoids it with no problem.
Mferi throws out a loose jab but Hillbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hillbrook connects with a single shot there.
Mferi with a hook.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hillbrook.
Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Mferi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mferi.
Mferi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hillbrook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillbrook misses with a straight left.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Hillbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mferi blocks a jab.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillbrook missing with a left hand there. Mferi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hillbrook throws a lazy right hand but Mferi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hillbrook misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mferi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi instigates a clinch.
Mferi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mferi lands with a left to the head.
Hillbrook is trying to push Mferi away but Mferi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hillbrook has had enough of the clinch but Mferi keeps him there for the moment.
Hillbrook is looking to break free of the clinch but Mferi has double underhooks.
Hillbrook prevents a body shot from Mferi.
Hillbrook is trying to push Mferi away but Mferi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mferi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mferi.
Mferi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mferi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hillbrook tries to break free but Mferi pushes him back against the cage.
Hillbrook blocks an uppercut.
Mferi has a couple of punches blocked by Hillbrook.
Hillbrook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Mferi.
Mferi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi drops Hillbrook onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hillbrook is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hillbrook is rocked!
Mferi is pushing Hillbrook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Hillbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mferi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillbrook is trying to break the clinch but Mferi is controlling him.
Hillbrook seems to have got his legs back now.
Hillbrook can't break the clinch.
Mferi keeps control of Hillbrook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mferi misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi has Hillbrook pressed against the cage, preventing Hillbrook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hillbrook tries to break the clinch but Mferi is controlling the position.
Hillbrook has had enough of the clinch but Mferi keeps him there for the moment.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hillbrook is breathing heavily.
Mferi scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mferi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mferi is working Hillbrook over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi.
Mferi is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Mferi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mferi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hillbrook backwards.
Mferi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi.
Mferi lands with a right to the head.
Mferi creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Hillbrook drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oharles Cliveira (ranked 2004 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Massif Headingery (ranked 252 p4p, 504 weight class). Massif Headingery has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oharles Cliveira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oharles Cliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massif Headingery!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Headingery to the mat! Headingery manages to get full guard.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cliveira is controlling him.
Cliveira controlling from the top position.
Headingery keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Cliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cliveira slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
Headingery looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headingery is defending against the submission attempts here by Cliveira.
Cliveira trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Cliveira thows a huge punch but Headingery dodges it nicely.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira trying to control from half guard but Headingery is working away.
Headingery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cliveira is really struggling to control Headingery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cliveira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Headingery to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Headingery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cliveira controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Headingery's half guard.
Cliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Headingery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Headingery wants to sweep here but Cliveira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Cliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headingery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cliveira passes Headingery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Headingery wants to control but Cliveira is keeping busy.
Cliveira is trying to control. Headingery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headingery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
Headingery is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira is working for a kimura but Headingery is defending it quite comfortably.
Cliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cliveira.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cliveira in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but Headingery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cliveira to get the leverage.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
Headingery pushes Cliveira off looking to stand but Cliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cliveira not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oharles Cliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cliveira trying to control the action but Headingery is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Headingery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cliveira swings around for an armbar but Headingery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cliveira's guard.
Headingery prevents Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Cliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Headingery won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
Cliveira is pulling down on Headingery's head. It's preventing any offense from Headingery, at least for the moment.
Cliveira has his foot on Headingery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headingery works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headingery wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.
Headingery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cliveira has escaped and now he's on top!
Cliveira stands and throws Headingery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cliveira moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oharles Cliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Headingery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira passes Headingery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cliveira not doing much here.
Cliveira prevents Headingery from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira is keen to just control but Headingery is a slippery customer.
Cliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Headingery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cliveira.
Cliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Headingery defends the submission attempt.
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Headingery defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Headingery trying to control from the bottom.
Headingery wants to improve his position but Cliveira is controlling well.
Cliveira content to control rather than advance.
Cliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Headingery is refusing to be controlled, as Cliveira sits in half guard.
Cliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headingery sees it coming and defends easily.
Cliveira controlling the action here.
Oharles Cliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
Massif Headingery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headingery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oharles Cliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cliveira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oharles Cliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Eklund (ranked 2963 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 340 p4p, 387 weight class). Frank Dux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Eklund's chin.
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4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and Eklund settles back down.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dux checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Dux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Eklund's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Eklund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eklund throws a leg kick that misses.
Dux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
Dux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dux wants to counter with a clinch but Eklund pushes him away.
Eklund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eklund feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eklund misses with a hook to the body
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund walks into a jab.
Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund tries to score with a low kick but Dux moves his leg out of the way.
Eklund throws a front kick that sends Dux stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses
and Dux counters with a crisp one two that drops Eklund! Dux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eklund to his feet! Eklund is in big trouble!
Eklund is rocked!
Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but Eklund slips the punch.
Dux throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily.
Dux misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eklund looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Dux is looking for the big counter here.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a nice body kick.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eklund looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab.
Eklund lands with a kick to the temple. Dux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eklund.
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
Nice body kick there by Eklund.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund sets himself, and Dux steps forward looking for the clinch! Eklund avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Eklund.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Dux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund misses with the body kick
and Dux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eklund moves out of range of the strikes.
Eklund throws a front kick aimed at Dux's knee but Dux avoids it well.
Dux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund.
Eklund throws a leg kick
and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eklund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dux counters with a left and a right that stings Eklund.
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Dux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dux thinks about the counter body kick.
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Eklund throws a solid leg kick but Dux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eklund.
A clash of legs there as Dux blocks the low kick.
Dux unleashes a big counter combination but Eklund bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
Eklund tries to land a leg kick but Dux saw it coming and moves away.
Eklund wants to land a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dux counters with a straight right hand.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund with the inside leg kick.
Eklund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Eklund is looking to slow Dux down with leg kicks.
Eklund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dux misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Dux blocks a jab.
Eklund looks for the body kick but Dux saw that one coming.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
Dux checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eklund. That one must have hurt.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Dux has knocked Eklund down with a huge combo! Dux steps away and waves a wobbly Eklund back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Eklund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Eklund to the canvas! Eklund doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dux keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Our winner, Frank Dux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somrak Khamsing (ranked 2145 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Onni Mountainjoki (ranked 262 p4p, 316 weight class). Khamsing comes to the cage accompanied by Wai khru ram muay. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Somrak Khamsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Mountainjoki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut.
Mountainjoki throws a jab when Khamsing was well out of range.
Khamsing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khamsing's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountainjoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khamsing scrambles back to his feet.
Khamsing throws a head kick but Mountainjoki moves out of range.
Khamsing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountainjoki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountainjoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki blocks a head kick by Khamsing.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Mountainjoki finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamsing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountainjoki wants to slow Khamsing down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Khamsing.
Mountainjoki avoids the head kick by Khamsing.
Mountainjoki tries a quick counter leg kick but Khamsing is wise to it.
Mountainjoki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khamsing.
Khamsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mountainjoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mountainjoki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Mountainjoki.
Khamsing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses.
Khamsing scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountainjoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khamsing will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khamsing slips under a jab from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki misses with a hook. Khamsing ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Khamsing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Khamsing blocks the low kick.
Mountainjoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mountainjoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountainjoki misses with a hook to the body
and Khamsing counters with a body kick that stops Mountainjoki in his tracks momentarily.
Khamsing throws a lazy head kick
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand.
Khamsing checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing throws a push kick but Mountainjoki slaps the foot to one side.
Mountainjoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body kick from Khamsing.
Khamsing blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Khamsing.
Khamsing is looking to counter with a body kick.
No joy there for Mountainjoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It appears Khamsing was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khamsing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khamsing pushes Mountainjoki away with a front kick.
Khamsing misses with a body kick.
Mountainjoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses.
Khamsing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khamsing misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Khamsing lands but Mountainjoki takes it in his stride.
Mountainjoki moves out of range as Khamsing throws a body kick.
Mountainjoki throws a head kick but Khamsing moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamsing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick by Khamsing misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khamsing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khamsing moves away.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountainjoki scores with a leg kick.
Mountainjoki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy body kick from Khamsing
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khamsing walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mountainjoki scores with a nice right hand.
Khamsing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mountainjoki misses the shot to the body.
Mountainjoki checks the leg kick.
Mountainjoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khamsing throws a quick counter head kick but Mountainjoki was just out of range.
Khamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khamsing misses with a body kick.
Mountainjoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khamsing counters with a low kick, right behind Mountainjoki 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamsing on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khamsing connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki misses with a leg kick
and Khamsing counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khamsing connects with a high kick.
It looks like Onni Mountainjoki has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamsing throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khamsing.
A nice side step and Mountainjoki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mountainjoki blocks a head kick by Khamsing.
Mountainjoki throws a right hand that misses
and Khamsing counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mountainjoki's knee momentarily.
Mountainjoki checks the leg kick.
Khamsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountainjoki blocks a head kick by Khamsing.
Mountainjoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mountainjoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Mountainjoki misses
and Khamsing makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mountainjoki really felt that one!
Mountainjoki avoids the head kick by Khamsing.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khamsing.
Khamsing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountainjoki.
It appears Khamsing was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mountainjoki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khamsing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountainjoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mountainjoki throws a right hand that misses
and Khamsing counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khamsing misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Khamsing.
Good work by Mountainjoki as he checks the leg kick.
Khamsing blocks a leg kick.
Mountainjoki misses with a leg kick.
Khamsing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountainjoki.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khamsing with the inside leg kick.
Mountainjoki looks to land a right hand but Khamsing moved out of range.
Mountainjoki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKhamsing.
Khamsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khamsing throws a nice head kick!
Mountainjoki lands an overhand right.
Khamsing misses with a low kick as Mountainjoki jumps back.
Mountainjoki looks to throw the jab but Khamsing is out of range.
A low kick lands for Khamsing.
Mountainjoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Khamsing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountainjoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing scores with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountainjoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountainjoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khamsing.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountainjoki scores with a hook.
Khamsing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mountainjoki's head.
Khamsing throws a front kick aimed at Mountainjoki's knee but Mountainjoki avoids it well.
Mountainjoki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khamsing momentarily.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses.
Khamsing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somrak Khamsing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onni Mountainjoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Good work by Khamsing as he checks the leg kick.
Khamsing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khamsing takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mountainjoki tries to work over Khamsing's front leg with a kick but Khamsing checks it.
Mountainjoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khamsing is rocked!
Mountainjoki lands a leg kick that knocks Khamsing off balance momentarily.
Oh Khamsing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khamsing walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Khamsing limp body while Mountainjoki jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Onni Mountainjoki!
Onni Mountainjoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mfer (ranked 1701 p4p, 3454 weight class) and Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 147 p4p, 264 weight class). Haalvisto has chosen Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki as his entrance music. Mickey Mfer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer rushes Haalvisto and presses him up against the cage.
Mfer keeps control of Haalvisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haalvisto wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Haalvisto manages to break the clinch.
Haalvisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer stuns Haalvisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Haalvisto moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Haalvisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haalvisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haalvisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mfer gets a clinch.
Haalvisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haalvistos head.
Haalvisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haalvisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer is working Haalvisto over against the cage.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haalvisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haalvisto wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Haalvisto tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
Haalvisto working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haalvisto looks winded!
Haalvisto takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
 Haalvisto is rocked!
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Haalvisto's head.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer pushes Haalvisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer lands a big right hand that drops Haalvisto! The killer instinct kicks in and Mfer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer!
The defeated Pekka Haalvisto had this to say: 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sweet (ranked 1886 p4p, 2318 weight class) and Matheus Cardoso (ranked 235 p4p, 285 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matheus Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cardoso tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sweet easily slips into full mount!
Sweet avoids the attempt from Cardoso to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet tries to push Cardoso's head away but Cardoso is holding on tight.
Cardoso tries to reverse the position but Sweet maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away.
Cardoso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sweet punching from mount but Cardoso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cardoso tries to hold on but Sweet pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet controlling his opponent.
Cardoso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cardoso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Sweet keeps him under control.
Sweet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sweet wants to take a breather but Cardoso is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is trying is best to control the position here.
Sweet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardoso lands a left and a right that send Sweet crashing to the mat, dazed. Cardoso thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sweet is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Sweet has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet dodges the punch combination from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cardoso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sweet misses with a hook. Cardoso ducked under it nicely.
Sweet misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Cardoso misses.
Sweet lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardoso off the cage and back into range.
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweet cracks Cardoso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sweet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cardoso wants to control but Sweet is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet trying to control from half guard but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sweet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweet is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Sweet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Sweet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matheus Cardoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweet looking to score a takedown here. Cardoso is defending well but Sweet drives through and ends up in Cardoso's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cardoso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Sweet tries to pass.
Sweet passes Cardoso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sweet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardoso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Sweet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweet.
Sweet passes to full mount!
Sweet controlling the position easily from mount.
Sweet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cardoso is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweet looking to ground and pound but Cardoso is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sweet throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cardoso tries to lock up and control but Sweet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweet controlling from mount.
Cardoso tries to lock up and control but Sweet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweet punching from mount but Cardoso doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
Sweet controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sweet controlling the pace for now.
Sweet tries to control but Cardoso wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sweet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sweet looking to finish with strikes here!
Cardoso is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardoso is looking to escape.
Sweet throws some wild stikes that Cardoso manages to avoid easily.
Cardoso is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso wants to control but Sweet is having none of it.
Cardoso is desperately trying to improve his position but Sweet has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Sweet's cut.
That's time! Sweet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Sweet throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardoso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sweet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cardoso to the ground. Sweet is now in Cardoso's guard.
Sweet is fighting to break Cardoso's control of his arms but Cardoso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cardoso is trying to keep Sweet in close.
Cardoso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sweet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso has Sweet pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardoso holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardoso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Sweet.
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardoso.
Sweet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sweet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardoso's head backwards.
Sweet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardoso did well to prevent Sweet getting side control.
Cardoso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardoso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cardoso is pulling down on Sweet's head to control his posture.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Sweet from controlling successfully.
Sweet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Sweet seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sweet throws an overhand right that lands on Cardoso's shoulder, as Cardoso tries to avoid the shot.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweet is defended easily by Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a right hand that Sweet ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweet also avoids with ease.
Sweet throwing a counter right hand but Cardoso manages to avoid it.
Cardoso misses with a wild combination.
Cardoso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardoso misses with a wild combination.
Sweet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cardoso on his heels. He'll look to pass Cardoso's guard now, I'm sure.
Sweet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sweet advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sweet.
Matheus Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet controls the position.
Cardoso tries to buck Sweet off but Sweet is having none of it.
Sweet trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso tries to bench press Sweet off him but Sweet keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardoso is trying to strike from the bottom but Sweet has passed into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Sweet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Schmidt (ranked 1443 p4p, 4856 weight class) and Chad Wellington (ranked 191 p4p, 464 weight class). Chad Wellington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wellington enables Schmidt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wellington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wellington looking for a guillotine here but Schmidt defends easily.
Wellington is trying to keep Schmidt in close.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.
Wellington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt postures up in Wellington's guard and throws a big left but Wellington blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Wellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmidt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Wellington has his feet on Schmidt's thighs here. He's pushed Schmidt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schmidt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Wellington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mferi (ranked 640 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Ian Mesquita (ranked 85 p4p, 271 weight class). Ian Mesquita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Mferi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Mferi lands a glancing blow to the side of Mesquita's head.
Mferi looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mferi swivels and escapes.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mferi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mferi defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Mferi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Mesquita!
Ian Mesquita is the new welterweight champion!
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